2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Dodge Grand Caravans for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Dodge Grand Caravan Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | 50 Caravan / Grand Caravans, 9.0 months of data per Caravan / Grand Caravan, average 48800 miles Many early brake pad replacements that are not included in this result.35 |
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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | The van started making a 'ratcheting noise'-the noise got louder very quickly(w/in 100 miles).Took it to the dealer-they gave me another van to drive during repair. They found a bad LH wheel bearing which was replaced the same day. |
| Dec | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | LH Rear caliper froze up - Dealer replaced under warranty |
| Sep | 2012 | 62000 | 220 | The powered third row passenger side seat would not recline, so the seat would not stow. The recline motor was replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 63000 | 0 | The seat was fixed on the second trip. The problem was in the geared recline mechanisms, not the motor. The dealer recommended that I call Chrysler since it was out of warranty. I had to send copies of the repair orders, and I was reimbursed $500. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Van wouldnt stay running. would start for 1/4sec and die. Called roadside and had it towed to dodge dealer. Their fix was to use remote start instead of key. As the van thinks its being stolen. And sent me home | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Van wouldn't start again. Used remote start still didn't start. Called roadside to have it brought to a diffrent dodge dealer as we moved. They replaced the wireless control module. They say its fixed now | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 59520 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 60760 | 350 | The van would go into limp mode while driving. Dealer flushed trans. fluid and billed us $350. Didn't solve problem. After we replaced the battery (ourselves) the problem has mostly gone away. Happened 1 other time since. |
| Jan | 2013 | 67580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | SEAT FRAME |
| Oct | 2011 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 620 | 0 | lost brakes (going on #4 times now) Dealer can not find problem..nor will CHRYSLER CANADA fix the body damage caused by the brake loss. Now I have the reaction time to push ebrake if need be...but I DO NOT feel safe putting my family in a FAMILY van. ESP light for the 3rd time keeps on constant can not figure it out! NO BRAKE LIGHTS NOW...Family was almost taken out by a transport not stopping since he could not tell I was...As I am very afraid in this van...I was able to pull over to shoulder of road since I pay attention to traffic as well behind me... A whole slew of flashes (around 9 of them) to correct issues that should not happen anyways...another Chrysler quick fix is to re-write programs and re-flash to save from actual fixing the real issues... |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | The shift knob fell off because the brass insert for the set-screw became loose. On the initial trip to the dealer the insert was glued in to secure the knob until a new knob could be ordered. A new knob was successfully installed. |
| Mar | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | A/C not working. A/C Discharge Line ordered. Front windshield washer switch does not return to off position after actuating (must be pulled back manually to turn washers off.) Switch ordered. |
| Apr | 2010 | 27300 | 0 | Multifunction switch replaced. A/C Discharge Line replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Minor transmission fluid leak in area of transmission pan. |
| Mar | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | I noticed an oily substance sprayed in engine compartment. Dealer found A/C Discharge Line was split. Dealer replaced line with new part number. Chrysler reimbursed because old part number was used when previously replaced under warranty. |
| May | 2011 | 63000 | 137 | Check engine light came on, code indicated bad EGR Valve. Replaced EGR Valve. Dealer previously noticed small crack in power steering pressure hose crimp connection, and recommended replacing it as it could blow at any time. I replaced the hose. |
| Aug | 2011 | 72000 | 0 | Transmission whining in all gears. Replaced defective bearings in transmission. |
| Jun | 2012 | 92000 | 118 | Front suspension clunking going over bumps. Replaced stabilizer bar links. |
| Jul | 2012 | 95300 | 104 | Both rear shock absorbers worn affecting ride. Replaced shock absorbers. |
| Aug | 2012 | 98700 | 40 | Left power door lock functioning intermittently. Replaced left door latch assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | 195 | Drivers side front hub bearing making growling sound. Replaced both front hub assemblies because I prefer to replaces front end parts in pairs. NOTE: Bad bearings are a known issue on these vans with an extended warranty to 90,000 miles. Front suspension clunking going over bumps. Replaced stabilizer bar bushings. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | B pillar cover hold downs broken RR disc brake caliper frozen. Dealer replaced rotor and pads also on RR after customer pressure. |
| Apr | 2012 | 39000 | 250 | rr wheel bearing failed. bearing replaced. Traded vehicle for 2012 Town&Country Touring Due to incentives. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 72000 | 0 | Front wheel bearings replaced under Chrysler warranty. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 55000 | 400 | Warped rear rotors and pad replacement |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Clockspring required, ordered |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | replace hose in a/c system |
| Jan | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | replaced steering wheel clock spring, ESP and anti lock lights were on. fault successfully repaired at no charge while vehicle was in for oil change and tire rotation |
| Sep | 2012 | 36000 | 25 | Replaced rear brake pads at 35000 miles as a precaution. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 75640 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 75640 | 180 | early wear on brake parts. Both front wheel bearings changed twice. |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 34100 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 34720 | 0 | Rear hatch latch replaced because of I/panel warning and interior lights on. (cause-corrosion). Replaced leaking tire pressure sending unit in wheel (valve and sender assembly) |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 21480 | 300 | Thermostat not functioning properly. Was replaced. Temperature gauge sensor acting erratically. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 38440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 39060 | 1690 | Battery dies overnight. Cause unknown. Can be avoided by pulling the IOD fuse every night. Dodge technical support has no ideas. All related parts have been replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 39360 | 0 | Batteries are killed by this car - in as little as 3 hrs. 3 new batteries in 1 month. Dealers have given up on fixing it. Dodge HQ Technical Support has given up as well. Everyone throws the problem back at me. It is time to sue. |
| Apr | 2011 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Valve replaced under warranty. Vehicle loss of power and would not restart. | |
| Apr | 2010 | 8680 | 0 | A/C line leak repaired, recharge system. Key Fob malfunction - replace, reprogram |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 19060 | 0 | Went in only for an oil change. A number of internal Dodge repairs were done. Unaware of what was done since the repair codes were listed but no information regarding what was done or issues. |
| Jun | 2010 | 22320 | 0 | Air Conditioning not working. |
| Jul | 2010 | 25420 | 0 | Smoke noticed coming from rear right brake. Took to dealer and all 4 four corners rotors and pads replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 35340 | 400 | Brake pads and rotors needed replacing due to excessive rust and wear. Dealer replaced all corners just over a year ago due to a seized brake for free. This time dealer labor covered costs because we complaining about quality of last time |
| Feb | 2012 | 44660 | 280 | Pulled code that cylinder 2 was misfiring. Recommended to replace all plugs, wires, and air filter. Settled on changing just the plug for cylinder 2 to verify if plug was the issue. |
| Jul | 2012 | 49600 | 0 | All pads and rotors replaced again for the 3rd time in 3 years. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 1240 | 0 | Check engine light came on and intermittently flashed. Dealer determined a problem with the catalytic converter and replaced it. |
| Feb | 2011 | 5580 | 150 | Rear calipers were not contacting rotors properly and rust continually built up causing poor braking and noise. Calipers removed, rotors removed and lightly turned, caliper slides lubed and everything re-assembled |
| Nov | 2012 | 16420 | 375 | The rotors were warped causing severe vibration when braking at highway speed. New rotors at 25,000 km is unacceptable but what else could I expect from Chrysler brakes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Multifunction switch replaced. Wipers stuck on at mid-speed, no wash, NO turn signals. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 38000 | 300 | brake pads replacement, front and rear |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 52000 | 120 | Air temp sensor was replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 56000 | 200 | Passenger side front brake pad wiped off scored the rotor badly replaced both front rotors and brake pads. |
| Sep | 2011 | 72000 | 50 | Interior lights stayed on didn't interfere with vehicle performance |
| Oct | 2011 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Replaced leaky transmission hose. | |
| Feb | 2012 | 39060 | 100 | ABS module failed, was replaced with new. ABS pump was also found to be defective and replaced. Original replacement module was defective. MFR agreed to cover cost - $100under recently expired (60,000km) new vehicle warranty. |
| Apr | 2012 | 43000 | 100 | Took in for tire replacement. Rear brakes were worn. Replaced brakes. Replaced stuck rear brake caliper. In hindsight, we had noticed intermittent "burning brake pad" smell. |
| Apr | 2013 | 71300 | 720 | Radiator fan motor started on fire. Replaced radiator fan assembly. |
| May | 2013 | 74400 | 75 | Brakes squealing intermittently during driving. Suspect loose caliper. The rear driver side brake pads were not coming into contact with the rotor (but a loose part may have been intermittently). Ordered a replacement caliper for that wheel. |
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